Meshtastic vs Segai Sync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meshtastic
This app enables off-grid, decentralized communication via a low-power mesh network. Send text messages in areas lacking cellular or WiFi service.
- Off-grid communication
- Decentralized mesh network
- Low-power LoRa radio support
- Text messaging
- No cellular/WiFi required
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Meshtastic® is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on low-power Lora radios letting you send text messages in areas without reliable cellular or WiFi service.
Segai Sync
This app connects to compatible smart hardware via Bluetooth. It allows you to monitor device status, control hardware functions, and synchronize video playback. A free trial is available for online video synchronization.
- Bluetooth device connection
- Battery status monitoring
- Device control functions
- Video playback synchronization
- Online video sync trial
- Access passes for unlimited sync
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Segai Sync is the companion app for Segai smart hardware. Connect compatible devices over Bluetooth, monitor battery status, use device controls, and synchronize compatible hardware with video playback. Try online-video synchronization with 10 different videos for free. Synchronizing the same video again does not use another trial. Optional fixed-duration access passes provide unlimited online-video synchronization for 3, 6 or 12 months. Each pass is a one-time purchase and does not renew automatically. Local-video playback and normal hardware controls remain free. Sign in to keep your purchased access available across devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meshtastic at 44% against Segai Sync's 0%. Meshtastic also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Meshtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshtastic has 824 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Meshtastic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Segai Sync's.
Meshtastic ships an update every 10 days, Segai Sync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meshtastic | Segai Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (824 ratings) — better | 1.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 824 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Meshtastic LLC | Segai Innovation Technology Holdings Limited |
Customer experience
Meshtastic
Segai Sync
Bugs and requests
Meshtastic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Canned messages configuration issues
- Location sharing and traceroute functions not working
- Settings screen bugs and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Offline maps support
- Ability to customize notifications
- More sorting and filtering options for nodes
- Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration
- Improved documentation and user guidance
Segai Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Meshtastic
No in-app purchases
Segai Sync
No in-app purchases
